Wok Cook

Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
• Life and Disability Insurance Plans
• Ancillary Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• TAO Savings Marketplace
• Time off and much more

Ensure quality and consistency of all food menu items. Interacts with fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests.
• Handles all allergy and/or dietary restrictions and modifications.
• Accurately follows all orders received from the POS system and/or directions from the expeditor.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station, the kitchen, and the entire venue.
• Follow supervisor's instructions, and communicate with and support co-workers, while being a team player.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of assigned recipes with the ability to execute them to company standards.
• Possesses general knowledge of the venue.
• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
• Communicates product needs to the chefs and the support staff.
• Required to check cover counts, BEOs, and/or Fire Sheets.
• Properly sets-up station and performs opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
  • Stocks station with prescribed supplies.
  • Sets "mise en place" following FIFO and company standards.
  • Wipes down and sanitizes station.
  • Performs opening side-work as prescribed.
  • Performs closing side-work as prescribed.
• Reports all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.
• Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings (where applicable).
• Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings.
• Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
• Portrays a positive and professional attitude.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members.
• Assist and/or complete additional tasks as assigned.

Training requirements:

• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue wok cook training

Education/working knowledge:

• Previous culinary experience preferred.
• Experience as a wok cook in a high-volume culinary operation preferred.
• Must have wok cooking experience.

Skills / physical demands / work environment / schedule:

• Ability to write and verbally communicate
• Ability to cook on a wok
• Must be able to move quickly
• Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials
• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment
• Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of all Wok recipes and maintains station recipe book.